Is it ever okay to ask what your phd offer status is?

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I attended a workshop for phd interviews a couple of weeks ago and basically had two positions I was gunning for. A few days after the workshop I got an immediate rejection from one, but the other has yet to email me almost 2 weeks after. The deadline for accepting/declining offers was supposed to be 10 days and there are 3 people (including myself) going for 2 phd positions.

Should I email the guy and ask if I'm out of the running? Would doing so destroy my chances in case the guy sending out the offers has just been extraordinarily lazy?
 
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On the contrary. E-mail him and make clear that you are still interested. (Don't ask if they still consider you). Not following up may be regarded as lack of interest.